FTISLAND (Korean: 에프티 아일랜드), short for Five Treasure Island, is a three-mem… Read Full Bio ↴FTISLAND (Korean: 에프티 아일랜드), short for Five Treasure Island, is a three-member South Korean rock band. The members are Lee Honggi (lead vocals) Lee Jae jin (bass and vocals) and Choi Min-hwan (drums).

Their debut album, titled "Cheerful Sensibility" was released in May 2007, and was the sixth best-selling album in that same year. It includes their debut song "Love Sick" which topped the K-Pop charts for eight consecutive weeks.

Prior to that, the members appeared on the show "Wanna be my girlfriend?" (Korean: 두근두근 여친만들기) on the Korean television channel Mnet. The band also performed on stage live at Rolling Hall and held their first official showcase at Live House Melon-AX, Gwangjang-dong in Seoul on May 27, 2007.

Their album combined 13 songs that were loosely divided into two parts, “Emotional Chapter” and “F.T. Island Chapter”, according to the genre of the songs. The “Emotional Chapter” consists of rock ballads, while the "F.T. Island Chapter" was produced by the Japanese composers who worked with the Japanese band SMAP and is composed of a variety of pop-rock songs.

Selling over 79,000 copies in 2007, it was the sixth best-selling album of the year.[9] The album was re-released on December 3, 2007, titled The Refreshment, with three extra songs, a photobook, a stack of photo cards, and a mixing program called Music 2.0, which allows one to adjust the levels of the instruments and vocals. This edition sold 25,724 copies in December 2007.

Current Members:
[*]이홍기 (Lee Honggi) as main vocalist[/*][*]최민환 (Choi Minhwan) as drummer and vocals[/*][*]이재진 (Lee Jaejin) as main vocalist and bassist[/*]Past Members:
[*]오원빈 (Oh Wonbin) former bassist
[/*][*]최종훈(Choi Jonghoon) former keyboardist, and guitarist[/*][*]송승현 (Song Seunghyun) former guitarist[/*]

Love it Hate it
F.T Island Lyrics

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My lips run dry
When I try to say I
Love life
Promised my father that I will live on for him
Look at me now
Waiting to die and move on from this lie
I'll be just fine
It's what I tell myself all of the time

Is it really greener on the other side of my mind
Peace in time I hope to find

I hope to shine
'Cause god only knows why the stars align
For someone like me, It's not the worst
Always fell first
How could a person
Feel just like me
I'm falling deeper in the sea
I wonder how this could be
Now that I know me
Do I know me

Does he know me
Do you know me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of F.T Island's song "Love it Hate it" delve into the complexities and contradictions of life and self-identity. The opening lines, "My lips run dry / When I try to say I / Love life," highlight the struggle to express and embrace the beauty and joy of existence. The singer acknowledges the promise made to their father, that they will live on, but also reveals a profound dissatisfaction and a longing for something more.

The line "Look at me now / Waiting to die and move on from this lie" encapsulates the feelings of stagnation and disillusionment. The singer seems resigned to their current state, but also recognizes the falsehood and emptiness of their situation. Despite the internal conflict, they reassure themselves by saying "I'll be just fine / It's what I tell myself all of the time." This juxtaposition of conflicting emotions and self-reassurance adds to the depth of the lyrics.

The lines "Is it really greener on the other side of my mind / Peace in time I hope to find" bring attention to the constant questioning and search for inner peace. The singer wonders if there are better alternatives or paths they could have taken in life. They express a desire to find peace within themselves, hoping that it will eventually materialize.

The latter part of the lyrics explore the theme of self-discovery and self-awareness. The questions "Now that I know me / Do I know me / Does he know me / Do you know me" reflect a deep introspection and a yearning to truly understand oneself. It reflects the complex nature of personal identity and the struggle to be understood by others.

Overall, "Love it Hate it" portrays a bittersweet reflection on life, the search for meaning, and the complexities of self-identity.

Line by Line Meaning

My lips run dry
I struggle to find the words to express myself

When I try to say I
When I attempt to convey my true feelings

Love life
Have a deep appreciation for existence

Promised my father that I will live on for him
Made a commitment to continue living in honor of my father

Look at me now
Reflecting on my current state

Waiting to die and move on from this lie
Longing for release and freedom from deception

I'll be just fine
I try to convince myself that I will be alright

It's what I tell myself all of the time
I constantly repeat this mantra to reassure myself

Is it really greener on the other side of my mind
Wondering if there is true happiness and fulfillment elsewhere

Peace in time I hope to find
Aspire to discover inner peace eventually